Job summary
I am delighted to present an exciting opportunity arising within the Executive Support Team. The role will be providing Senior EA support to our Chief People Officer within the People Matters Directorate.
The key purpose of this job is to provide a comprehensive and confidential executive support function for the Chief People Officer, to ensure the smooth, efficient and effective running of their office. The post holder is expected to work flexibly to ensure the highest quality of support and administrative functions and to do so in a positive and professional image befitting the organisation and in accordance with the Trust values.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a self-starting, proactive individual with a positive and motivated attitude, to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, in a highly complex and fast-paced environment. The post holder, as a member of the Executive Support Team (EST) is expected to be a positive role model for executive support services.
The post holder will champion the Trust values and behaviours and be adaptable in support of colleagues and their Executive Directors as is necessary for resilience and business continuity.
This role is critical to successfully supporting the Executive Management Team members undertake their roles, duties and responsibilities in managing the organisation and delivering the Trust's strategic vision and objectives.
The role will require initiative, creativity and the ability to work autonomously.
The role will require considerable initiative, creativity and the ability to work autonomously, prioritising tasks according to the needs of their Executive Director.
The post holder will have an in depth understanding and knowledge of the role and duties of their Executive Director and will be able to effectively support them in all areas of their responsibilities.
Closing date: 31 December 2025
Shortlisting: 5 January 2026
Interviews: 16 January 2026 (proposed)
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).
Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).
Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English qualification or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent experience
- RSA III or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Effective management of director's work scheduling, assisting with prioritisation
- Formal minute and note taking of complex meetings
- Timely and accurate maintenance and management of action logs and collating submissions on behalf of a director
- Management of multiple and complex diary and bring forward systems
- Significant Executive Personal Assistant (PA) experience supporting at senior management levels
Desirable
- Experience of planning and projects managing large scale events
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English qualification or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent experience
- RSA III or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Effective management of director's work scheduling, assisting with prioritisation
- Formal minute and note taking of complex meetings
- Timely and accurate maintenance and management of action logs and collating submissions on behalf of a director
- Management of multiple and complex diary and bring forward systems
- Significant Executive Personal Assistant (PA) experience supporting at senior management levels
Desirable
- Experience of planning and projects managing large scale events
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
